Thailand Island Hopper

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Airport Pick Up

Upon arrival, we’ll be there to pick you up from either of Bangkok’s two airports, and take you directly to our hotel, where you’ll be able to prepare for your Tru Thailand Experience. Today is a free day to get to know your group & get settled. In the evening we go out on the infamous Khao San Road for dinner & drinks.

Bangkok

Airport Pick Up

Day 2 - Temples & River Cruise

See the capital by the water as we travel by longtail boat along the Chao Phraya River, you’ll explore Bangkok and experience some of Thailand’s heritage. We visit two prestigious temples – Wat Arun and Wat Pho, to see the very impressive giant, gold reclining Buddha statue. The rest of the day is free for exploring, you may want to try some of the famous shopping in Bangkok as its known for being notoriously cheap. Remember to always try and barter with the street vendors, you can sometimes get as much as 50% off the original price! Then in the evening we meet again for dinner, drinks and more group bonding.

Bangkok

Bangkok river cruise, Wat Arun & Wat Pho temple visits, Tuk Tuk ride

Day 3 - Massage & Overnight Train

Try a traditional Thai massage before we travel overnight on the train down south, and swap the hustle and bustle of Bangkok for the tranquil lakes of Khao Sok National Park – situated in the Surat Thani province of Thailand.

Overnight train

Train to Surat Thani

Day 4 - Khao Sok National Park

Head to our floating bungalows on a longtail boat whilst stopping along the way for a quick dip and dive. Try your hand at some kayaking or chill with a beer in a tube in front of the stunning backdrop of this limestone mountain range. We’ll be staying in floating bungalows of Khao sok on a fresh-water lake surrounded by rainforest which looks like something out of Jurassic Park!

Khao Sok National Park

Kayaks, floating bungalows, tubing

1x Lunch, 1x Dinner

Day 5 - BOTTLE BEACH

Wake up early on the lake and enjoy a spot of breakfast before we head to Koh Phangan. When we arrive we go straight to a secluded paradise beach, Bottle Beach. Our favorite beach in the world. It is quiet, amazingly beautiful, only accessible by boat and to make it better, we pretty much get the whole place to ourselves and stay in beach huts overlooking the ocean. Relax here for the rest of the afternoon, enjoy a bit of volleyball, sunbathing or swimming. In the evening we can enjoy dinner and some cocktails on the beach next to a camp fire with our own private fire show.

Bottle Beach, Koh Phangan

Beach activities & fire show

1x Breakfast

Day 6 - Morning chill & Muay Thai Lesson

A nice chilled wake up to the sound of waves rolling on the beach. You will have a free morning to make the most of your surroundings. You can go kayaking, play volleyball, top up the tan, go trekking to view points or catch up on some sleep. We are picked up early afternoon and taken to a local gym to try your hand at a bit of Muay Thai boxing, Thailand’s national sport. After we head to our awesome accommodation at Echo Beach backpackers where we will spend the final two nights. We will arrange a time to meet for dinner and jump in a taxi to Haad Rinn where you will discover more beach bars for those who fancy a few drinks.

Koh Phangan

Viewpoint trek, volleyball & muay thai lesson

Day 7 - Island boat trip

Today we embark on a voyage around Koh Phangan. We spend the day taking in the amazing tropical island scenery, stop for some snorkelling at the coolest hotspots and visit Than Sadet waterfall (seasonal). In the evening we head to one of the best local restaurants on the island for some food and a few drinks to cap a great few days on Koh Phangan.

Koh Phangan

Island boat trip, snorkelling

1x Lunch

Day 8 - Travel to Koh Tao

On day 8 we will catch the ferry over to Koh Tao or ‘Turtle Island’ where we will spend the next 3 nights or 4 days (Recently voted ‘Best Island in S.E. Asia’ in a Trip Advisor survey). We stay in town, 5 mins from beautiful Sairee beach.

Koh Tao

Ferry to Koh Tao

Day 9 - Koh Nang Yuan

Today we organise a boat round from Koh Tao to the adjoining and amazingly beautiful island of Koh Nang Yuan. Here we can snorkel in the Japanese gardens and trek up to the view point to get some post card pics of the adjoining beaches and bays. After we head back to Koh Tao we will have some free time before meeting for dinner and jumping on the famous Koh Tao Pub Crawl!

koh tao

Day trip to Koh Nang Yuan, snorkelling

1x Lunch

Day 10 - Action/Relaxation

Today you have some free time to experience the bits of Koh Tao you most want to do. You can relax on the beach or go shopping in town, alternatively you could try one of Koh Tao’s many activities like scuba diving, trapeze, rock climbing, water sports or free diving. Of course any optional activities will come at an extra cost but if you would like us to arrange these or an open water dive course (which would take up all 3 days) we are happy to do so.

Koh Tao

Free Day

Day 11 - NIGHT FERRY

Today we have another free day to soak up some rays or get active. We will arrange a taxi round to Tanote Bay, one of our favourite spots on the island for those who want to have a nice chilled beach day. In the evening we will jump on the night ferry over to the mainland where we are picked up by our private minibus (with tunes & DVD player) and taken over to the West coast and our next stop, the idyllic Railay Bay.

Overnight ferry

Ferry to Railay Bay

Day 12 - Railay Bay, Krabi

Railay Bay is a lovely spot on the West Coast which is technically part of the mainland but cut off by mountains meaning you can only get there by boat so it still has that ‘island feel’. When we arrive we will get checked in and have some free time to relax by the pool or explore the beaches and bays of the area. As with most of our destinations, Railay has a decent nightlife so those of you who want to check it out are able to do so.

Railay Bay

Beach Activities

Day 13 - KAYAKING & VIEW POINT

Today we will take some kayaks out from the beach and explore the area by sea! The limestone formations make for some great exploring and even better photos. We can also take a trek to the viewpoint and the lagoon today if you are feeling extra active. Those of you who want even more of an adrenaline rush can opt for some optional rock climbing which as with some of the activities in Koh Tao will cost extra but we are happy to arrange. In the evening we can again head out for some dinner and drinks and take a look at the famous Railay fire show at Last Bar.

RAILAY BAY

Wave similator surfing

Day 14 - PHI PHI ISLANDS

In the morning we jump on the ferry over to Phi Phi Islands, now famous due to it being where they filmed ‘The Beach’. Beautiful surroundings and a buzzing backpacker scene. Today we will have some time after we check in to get settled and check out the town and the beach.

PHI PHI

ferry to PHI PHI

day 15 - maya bay boat trip

Today we take you on a sunset boat trip round the islands, we stop at Maya Bay (Where they actually filmed ‘The Beach’), monkey island and the Viking caves as well as for some snorkelling in Phi Phi’s emerald waters. Lunch is included on the boat and after sun set we go swimming with the phosphorescence (really cool glow in the dark plankton). Carry the party on through the night at some of Phi Phis lively beach bars if you wish but make sure you are up in time the next day for another boat to our final stop.

PHI PHI

island hopping, monkey beach & maya bay

1x Lunch

DAY 16 - PHUKET

On day 16 we hop on the island boat over to Phuket, the largest of the Thai islands where we finish the trip. In the evening we will explore the wonders of Phuket & Patong or take some party Tuk Tuks as we celebrate the final two nights of an awesome trip!

PHUKET

FERRY TO PHUKET

PARTY TUK TUKS

day 17 - indoor surfing

Today we will take you to a surf shack with a difference. This place has really cool indoor wave machines which even those who have never thought about surfing will find fun. If you’re already a good surfer you’ll be mixing it with the pros in no time.

phuket

indoor surfing

day 18 - chilled check out

Today we say goodbye but we can help you sort out all of your onward travel from Phuket, whether it’s back to Bangkok for a flight home or the next leg of your Thailand adventure!

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